Anderson County Fair: ‘Best Six Days of Summer’ begins July 15 in Clinton

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Jul 15, 2013 at 6:51 PMJul 15, 2013 at 6:55 PM

Billed as “The Best Six Days of Summer,” the Anderson County Fair gets underway today at the Clinton Fairgrounds.

by Donna Smith

Billed as “The Best Six Days of Summer,” the Anderson County Fair gets underway today at the Clinton Fairgrounds.

Gates to the fairgrounds on Charles G. Seivers Boulevard open at 5 p.m. today through Saturday and close at 10 p.m. Admission to the fairgrounds is $5 for kids 6 and older. People can also buy a weeklong pass for $20.

However, Monday through Thursday are free kids nights for children ages 17 and under, thanks to several sponsors.

The fair includes a carnival and rides by James Gang Amusements. The rides begin running at 6 p.m. each night and people can pay one price to ride all night.

Little Ponderosa Petting Zoo will be at the fair each night from start to finish, providing animals for everyone to see and pet. Other mainstays at the fair each night will include food, animals entered for various livestock competitons, educational and commercial booths and exhibits of things ranging from canned goods to honey, antiques to 4-H Club entries. A Tractor Parade of Power will be held each night at 7.

Wednesday is Senior Citizens Day with gates opening at 11:30 a.m. Biscuit baking is set for noon to 3 p.m., an Ice Cream Party at 1:30 p.m., and Clinton Antique Car Club from 12:30 to 9 p.m.